A. Repairs of utility structures which are damaged, in disrepair, or out of service, and such condition poses a clear and immediate danger to life, health, or significant loss of property.
B. Sirens, whistles, or bells lawfully used by emergency vehicles, or other alarm systems used in case of fire, collision, civil defense, police activity, or imminent danger; provided, that the prohibition(s) in subsection 5-6-5C of this chapter continues to apply.
C. Repairs or excavations of bridges, streets, or highways by or on behalf of the village, the state of Illinois, or the federal government between the hours of ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following day when public welfare and convenience renders it impractical to perform the work between six o'clock (6:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M.
D. Reasonable activities conducted on public playgrounds and public or private school/university grounds which are conducted in accordance with the manner in which such spaces are generally used, including, but not limited to, school/university entertainment events.
E. Outdoor gatherings, public dances, shows, parades, festivals, and other similar outdoor events; provided, that a permit has been obtained from the appropriate permitting authority.
F. Any event that is sponsored by and directly controlled by the village or its designee.
G. Outdoor church activities that cannot be heard from a distance of more than one hundred feet (100') beyond the church property boundaries between ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. of the following day; except, that a church may sound chapel bells periodically so long as each said ringing does not continue for an unreasonable amount of time. (Ord. 1409, 11-6-2006)